Rules

Murder under the Microscope is an internet-based investigative game.
Here are some rules which all teams will follow. Read carefully, to make sure you understand your commitment.

1. This is a competitive investigation and each class must play as a separate team.
2. Only registered investigators will be permitted into the classified areas of the website.
3. Each team may ask the Catchment HQ scientists up to three questions. Questions can be submitted via the website from August 9, 12:00 AEST to August 31, 12:00 AEST.
4. Any offensive language appearing on the website will earn an automatic disqualification for that team.
5. Teams conferring with each other, giving away or trading answers will be disqualified.
6. The accusation will contain the name of the victim, the villain and the crime site.
7. Only one accusation is permitted from each team. Accusations cannot be withdrawn.
8. The accusation must be submitted via the website within a 24-hour period commencing on 1 September at 12:00 AEST.
9. Plans must be submitted to the Connected Learning Awards no later than 19 October 15:00 AEST.
10. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.